
News & Events
A collection of CGIAR featured news and upcoming events
Featured news
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CGIAR mourns visionary leader M.S. Swaminthan
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)29.09.23by Gene Hettel [caption id="attachment_451816" align="aligncenter" width="958"] Two future World Foo…
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IRRI scientist honored with Borlaug Field Award for her work on farmer engagement and empowerment
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)20.09.23-
Food security
LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES (September 19, 2023) – International Rice Research Institute (IRRI…
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Smart investments in agricultural innovation can propel Africa towards food security
CGIAR07.09.23Photo: suheyp / Adobe Stock By: Lindiwe Agnes Kalibata, Lindiwe Majele Sibanda Transforming food sys…
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Climate-Smart Food Systems are Essential in A Burning World
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)07.09.23-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
By Mr. Aly Abousabaa, ICARDA Director General and CGIAR Regional Director CWANA. Climate scientists …
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Joint Statement from CGIAR System Board and ICRISAT Board Chairs
CGIAR30.08.23Following the April 2023 resolution by the Governing Board of the International Crops Research Insti…
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Buffalo dairy value chain in Nepal showing symptoms of change
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)17.08.23-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
On 20 July 2023, a team from the CGIAR initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity (SAPLING)…
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CGIAR System Board Chair Messages
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Digital Transformations in Agriculture: A Conversation with CGIAR's Prof. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda and Dr. Khuloud Odeh
CGIAR27.09.23Amidst an ever-evolving technological landscape, a question emerges: how can the vast potential of t…
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July Message from the Chair of the System Board
CGIAR03.08.23Warm greetings to the CGIAR community. This month I’m changing the format of my blog:…
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June Message from the Chair of the System Board
CGIAR29.06.23Warm greetings to everyone in the CGIAR community. I recorded the video version of this…
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Upcoming events
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News from the Centers and Programs
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New study confirms efficacy of low-cost interventions in reducing pork contamination in Vietnam
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)29.09.23-
Health
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Nutrition, health & food security
Researchers in Vietnam have provided evidence of the potential of low-cost interventions in reducing…
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Integrating herd health for improved pig production in Uganda’s central region
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)29.09.23-
Poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
The CGIAR Initiative on Sustainable Animal Productivity is testing an integrated herd health package…
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CGIAR mourns visionary leader M.S. Swaminthan
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)29.09.23by Gene Hettel [caption id="attachment_451816" align="aligncenter" width="958"] Two future World Foo…
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ASEAN-CGIAR Regional Program receives additional A$ 1 Million Australia funding
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)29.09.23-
Nutrition, health & food security
The Australian Government has announced additional funding of A$ 1 Million to the ASEAN-CGIAR Innova…
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Women are Key to Seed Sector Success in Africa
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)28.09.23-
Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
According to World Bank statistics, the female share of labor in crop production across Ethiopia,…
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Regional Food Safety Experts Call for Collaborative Approaches to Transforming Food Safety in African Wet Markets
CGIAR Initiative on Resilient Cities28.09.23-
Environmental health & biodiversity
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Food security
Food safety experts from African Union (AU) Member States from August 29 - September 2…
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